Grikspoor vs Diaz Acosta ATP Shanghai Match Prediction
Grixpur and Diaz Acosta will face off on October 3 in the opening round of the Shanghai tournament. Diaz Acosta struggles to find form on fast hard courts, favoring slower surfaces. This season on hard courts, the Argentine has secured only three wins against seven losses. In the upcoming match, Grixpur is likely to hold the advantage. What bets should you consider for this matchup? Discover more in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Tallon Griekspoor

Current Form
Griekspoor competed in Beijing last week, where he managed to defeat Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round but then lost to Carlos Alcaraz. This season, on outdoor hard courts, Tallon has recorded eight wins against ten losses.
Professional Qualities
Griekspoor is a talented tennis player with the potential to consistently remain in the top 20. His powerful serve, solid return game, and varied shot-making allow him to dictate the flow of matches. However, mental challenges arise during encounters with top competitors, preventing Tallon from fully realizing his potential. Despite having the physical attributes and technical skills, the Dutch player often falters during crucial moments in matches.
Current Tour Statistics
Griekspoor is ranked in the top 50 globally, currently holding the 39th position. He has not secured any titles this season, with his best results being semifinal finishes in Rotterdam and 's-Hertogenbosch.
Interesting Betting Facts
In 8 of his last 10 matches, Griekspoor saw more than 9.5 games played in the second set.

Facundo Acosta

Current Form
Facundo Diaz Acosta last stepped onto the court for an official match at the end of August. He participated in the US Open where he first defeated Hugo Gaston but then fell to Jack Draper. This season, his results on outdoor hard courts have been modest with three wins out of ten matches.
Professional Skills
Diaz Acosta has an impressive skill set for a clay court player, featuring a powerful forehand, reliable serve, and solid game awareness. However, he lacks the necessary power to compete effectively on fast surfaces. Additionally, frequent injuries and limited hard court experience hinder his development.
Current Tour Statistics
Diaz Acosta is currently ranked 57th in the world. On his preferred clay surface this year, he won his first ATP title, clinching victory in Buenos Aires.
Interesting Betting Insights
On outdoor hard courts this season, Diaz Acosta has recorded only three victories in ten matches.
Trends
Bet Set Efficiency: 1>2
In 3 of the last 5 matches, Grikspoor's games followed this trend
2.22Bet No Tiebreak in Match
This bet has won in 4 of the last 5 matches of Diaz Acosta
1.48Tip and bets
Diaz Acosta is not a strong competitor on fast hard courts. He tends to prefer slower surfaces, which shows in his performance this season with only three wins and seven losses on hard courts. We believe that Griekspoor will secure victory in this matchup.
Our prediction is a win for Griekspoor with a handicap of (-4) games at odds of 1.88
Total Bet
Griekspoor is fortunate to face an opponent like Diaz Acosta. As a specialized clay court player, he is unlikely to cause significant trouble for Tallon in their upcoming hard court match.
The second prediction is under 22 games at odds of 1.84
First Set Bet
In three of Diaz Acosta's last five matches, there have been more than 9.5 games played in the first set. It is highly probable that Facundo's upcoming match against Griekspoor will also kick off with a high-scoring first set.
The prediction is over 9.5 games in the first set at odds of 1.78